Hugh Masekela, born near Johannesburg in 1939, has covered the globe and played with just about every top star you can think of. Masekela was originally introduced to the trumpet by anti-apartheid activist Father Trevor Huddleston. The anti-apartheid movement became an important influence in his life, but not as important as the music that ended up taking him around the world many times. In his early days in the South African music scene Masekela played with such names as pianist Dollar Brand (now known as Abdullah Ibrahim), Jonas Gwangwa, and Kippie Moeketsi as teenageers in the Father Huddleston Band. In 1961 Masekela went into exile where Harry Belafonte helped him settle in the U.S. as a student. Hugh landed in New York where he recorded many records including his 1968 number one hit "Grazing in the Grass."
Masekela also played with such luminaries as Miriam Makeba, Zimbabwean Dorothy Masuka, the Jazz Epistles, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Hedzoleh Soundz, Francis Fuster, Dudu Pukwana, and was instrumental in the South African Broadway-style musical King Kong with many of the same people.
Masekela went on to performd with Paul Simon on the Graceland tour and defended Simon vigorously when the tour was seen as a violation of the ANC's cultural boycott. His 1987 hit "Bring Him Back Home" became the anthem for Nelson Mandela's world tour following his release from prison in 1992. Masekela once again lives in South Africa and still tours throughout the world extensively.
I hope this is the real Legendary Trumpeter Hugh Masekela and I wanted to thank you very kindly for the add and know that I am dedicated to preserving the memorabilia of Makeba and I dont want to dissapoint. Be Blessed.
Thank you for adding me as a friend, Hugh Masekela! It is a high honor to be on board your page and to have you in mine as well! Peace and Blessings! ~LT
Inviting you to attend Sango Festival July 26-27th, 2008 At the Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon, S.C. Traditional African drummers & dancers are encouraged to participate.
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DJ’S Oscar P, NYC :: Ivan Robles, Puerto Rico :: DJ Dove, NYC :: Coll Selini, Holland :: Davidson Ospina, NYC :: Lee Jones, Philadelphia :: Darren Holland, London :: Jordan Rivera, Holland
Live Vocal performances by Ama Zedrey "You Are My House" & DJN f/ Rick Galactik "I Feel For You"
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I've been waiting to leave word for this marvelous man!! As a child, with jazz artists for parents, Hugh was prominent in our record collection. I grew up with his early stuff, and watched him bloom.
Blessings to him for spreading important messages and beautiful music around this tired old world of ours.
Ms. Lyric LaCeile • Journalist, Unsigned Magazine, Stoke, Staffs, England • Hostess and presenter, UK Featured Artists Studio, http://www.myspace.com/lyricuk • Music Biographer • Consultant, Music Supervisor
There is always more in the depths of people: More enthusiasm to rekindle! More appreciation to realize! More possibilities to share! May GOD bless you and thank you for your friendship! Prophetic Minstrel Judith Ann Grant With love from America!
Thanks for adding me. You have been an inspiration to me and the musical community for a very long time. I feel privileged to have you on my friend list. Blessings, Love and Respect to you. Ilona
Tribute to Lucky Dube. We have lost one of our finest musicians...humans.
In a society devoid of role models, Dube was more than just a musician, he represented the best of mankind's spirit: talent, integrity, commitment to sothers and family, but above all, love and peace for all. I am saddened by his death. Another one. Another victim of crime in South Africa. It is time our African governments wake up and deal with the insecurity and the high crime rates fueled by poverty and lack of employment.
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I'm anxiously awaiting your perfomance at the African Fest(washington Park), and i hope you make it. Coz it will be such a great opportunity to see you perform
Thank you for the add!
Been a fan of yours so long that I feel I'm a fixture...lol
Since I first experienced your music live in Milwaukee (the Washington Park Band Shell when I was 17 and later @ the Riverside Theater when I was about 50)your music has wow'd me!
Havin' most of your LPs keeps me cozy in a great way.
Great to hear that you
still wooin' the people.
